I just had to get out flying again and couldn't wait for my new props to arrive so gave it a try anyway. It seems to work fine and only needed a click of trim over the standard props. Only annoying thing is that it now starts to roll a little bit when I yaw, but I can see it happening and correct it without problems. 2 weeks and I should have a big batch of new props to start smashing again.

Sounds great! I'm surprise that you didn't have to add a lot of trim. Well, it's a good thing to know. Maybe you see it rolls a bit when you yaw because you're flying in X mode.

I am having a strange problem with my quad, I am using Mike's program and after 5-6 min flying the quad tips foward really fast and then returns to level. This happens at random , the only constant is it seems to be when the quad is hovering.

I have tried changing the esc and motors, checked the board but am unable to find anything, it happens so fast I feel it is signal glitch.

I am on the last stage of assembling the Sexycopter v2 - but being a complete novice to flying these things, I need some professional help.

I am building the Sexy for aerial photography and plan to build a gimbal like PhotoshipOne. What type of remote control do I buy?? - I am thinking of the Spectrum DX7, but paying 500 US§ make me nervous. Could use your advice.

Turnigy 9x - 8 channels. Around $55 from Hobbyking. Beats the Spektrum DX6i by a long shot. Not the most user-friendly interface but it works. Replace the battery holder. Lots of info on this remote on rcmodelreviews.com.

I would seriously avoid spektrum/JR if you're ever thinking about doing FPV. I know that you're building a multicopter now, but if in future you want to fly planes in FPV, then something by Futaba or even the cheap Hobbyking thing is the way to go. Just a thought worth considering before you splash out on a DX7. I also think that the Spektrum DSM2 is one of the weakest 2.4GHz systems around as it doesn't do proper frequency hopping and only uses a tiny portion of the spectrum so is easily swamped by other devices like video transmitters.

I am having a strange problem with my quad, I am using Mike's program and after 5-6 min flying the quad tips foward really fast and then returns to level. This happens at random , the only constant is it seems to be when the quad is hovering.

I have tried changing the esc and motors, checked the board but am unable to find anything, it happens so fast I feel it is signal glitch.

I think I have found the problem: I have a futaba 8fg and was using high speed mode with R6008HS receiver. I changed this for 1 of the clones and left it in normal mode. I flew 4 batteries and the problem did not occur.

so it may be high speed mode or the futaba receiver, will try it when the rain stops

ps I did lots of other things, ie changed the aerial positions, moved the receiver, etc so may never know

I use the JR PCM9XII (9303) on 35Mhz and 9 channels to Dragonlink, zero issues..

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Originally Posted by lovegroove

I would seriously avoid spektrum/JR if you're ever thinking about doing FPV. I know that you're building a multicopter now, but if in future you want to fly planes in FPV, then something by Futaba or even the cheap Hobbyking thing is the way to go. Just a thought worth considering before you splash out on a DX7. I also think that the Spektrum DSM2 is one of the weakest 2.4GHz systems around as it doesn't do proper frequency hopping and only uses a tiny portion of the spectrum so is easily swamped by other devices like video transmitters.

I would seriously avoid spektrum/JR if you're ever thinking about doing FPV. I know that you're building a multicopter now, but if in future you want to fly planes in FPV, then something by Futaba or even the cheap Hobbyking thing is the way to go. Just a thought worth considering before you splash out on a DX7. I also think that the Spektrum DSM2 is one of the weakest 2.4GHz systems around as it doesn't do proper frequency hopping and only uses a tiny portion of the spectrum so is easily swamped by other devices like video transmitters.

Oh NO.... It's been debated for the past years, and nobody win or lose ..
Hope you're joking about the Cheap Hobbyking is better than JR or Spectrum.
Btw. I have a brooklyn bridge to sell.

Yep, they are stocking boards and selling them for www.kkmulticopter.com . I thought it would be a good idea to have someone in Asia catering to that region to speed up delivery times.

I will have similar agreements with guys in other regions. The price will be about the same as the Korean board, the only difference is that all Blackboards will have a portion of the sale price put aside for KapteinKUK.

I have finally cleared the UK bound boards from customs today, and am expecting delivery tomorrow, but please feel free to purchase from Seeedstudio also.